Quote by Sonya Hartnett

We both knew that what I said was the truth, as well as being a lie. The pure and honest answer was pinging between us, hovering above the weeds.

We both knew that what I said was the truth, as well as bein

Summary

This quote alludes to a situation where the speaker and someone else both acknowledge the truth in what the speaker is saying, but also recognize that it is somewhat deceptive or contradictory. The "pure and honest answer" lingers in the air between them, simultaneously revealing and concealing the reality of the situation, symbolized by the image of the answer hovering above the metaphorical weeds of dishonesty. It captures the complexity and ambivalence of the situation, highlighting the tension between truth and deception.

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Truth Lie Honest Answer

By Sonya Hartnett

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